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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,947.89, 11,921.83 and 3,270.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,947.89, 11,921.83 and 3,270.45 is: 4,905.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,947.89 : 11,921.83 = 3,270.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,947.89/11,921.83 = 3,270.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,947.89x = 11,921.83 × 3,270.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,947.89x = 38,989,689.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,989,689.31/7,947.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.67

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